POCD Climate Provisions

Public Act 25-33, enacted during the 2025 legislative session, introduces new requirements for municipal Plans of Conservation and Development (POCDs) adopted on or after October 1, 2027. The Act substantially expands the scope of POCDs to incorporate climate resilience and vulnerability assessment, reflecting growing legislative emphasis on integrating climate adaptation into local land use policy. It will also require plans to note any inconsistencies with defined growth management principles.

To assist member municipalities, WestCOG will provide the technical analyses and template materials necessary for compliance with the new climate-related provisions, ensuring that each municipality can seamlessly incorporate these requirements into its next POCD update.

Model Climate Provisions and associated implementation scheduled for release in early July 2026.